TheBlueDragon Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Hi people. As many of you will know I use a nhs electric wheelchair, well my current one doesn't really suit my needs as I'm too tall for it which means I can't use the footplates. Well because I have to leave my legs dangling which is now having a bad effect on my ankles and legs. So I think I could do with a scooter. The only problem is I've only had this wheelchair about 1 and a half years so I'm guessing the nhs won't just supply me with a new one? Well if they won't my second idea would be to get one off motability but as I have a motability car does this mean I can't get a scooter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scozzie Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 My sister hated all the chairs they gave her, so she saved up and bought her own. She loves it - it has off-road and regular interchangeable wheels, so she's still mobile when it snows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlueDragon Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 Yes well all I'd want is one of those light weight fold up ones that can be lifted into a car. If I wouldn't be able to get One on motability is there somewhere in Sheffield that does finance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papillons1 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 You need to speak to an OT and they will re access you for a new chair it wont matter if you have only had the chair a short while. Yes i know a good few people who have wheelchairs on motabilty but you need to contact motability at harlow for a information pack. Regards sharon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Talker Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 You are right in thinking you can't buy / lease both a car and a chair through motability. It's only one or the other, at a time. Clark and partners did do finance at one time. If you need a loan, you would be best working with a credit union to get a low-cost loan, but that takes a short while to build up your credit rating with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBump Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Could you phone the NHS supplier and ask for a review. Some wheelchairs have adjustable foot plates so a quick once over appointment might resolve your issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlueDragon Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 The foot plates are already fully extended and they've put me on cushions but they just make it more uncomfy. I'll try calling the OT on wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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